Planet Depos conducted a survey over the summer of 2021 to gain more insight into law firms’ attitudes toward remote depositions. Most depositions since March 2020 have been conducted via remote technology, so attorneys are...more
Dressing for a remote deposition or another an important meeting via Zoom should, for the most part, look exactly like what you would wear to an in-person meeting. Except for maybe some fuzzy slippers—think business on the...more
The assumption that videoconference depositions automatically include video is not uncommon. The videoconference software does allow for recording, it is true, but this recording is not automatic. Someone will need to push...more
Remote technology has advanced by leaps and bounds since remote depositions first became a thing, and when they became THE thing in early 2020, we saw many impressive innovations. Attorneys who were at first reluctant to make...more
Since so many of us began working from home in the spring of 2020, we have been hearing how important security is. Information on VPNs, encryption, and other measures to protect data have been rolling out regularly for many...more
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We have all heard that annoying phrase on a phone call, “Can you hear me? What about now?” This phrase grates on the nerves and disrupts the flow of conversation. We roll our eyes and try to patiently wait for a better...more
There are important factors to consider when scheduling international depositions, particularly when scheduling depositions in Japan. The first thing to know about taking a deposition in Japan is that there are only two...more
In a previous blog, letters of request were discussed as a means of deposing an unwilling witness. Letters of request, however, can be used only if both the requesting authority and the granting authority are parties to The...more
One of the first things to consider when coordinating an international deposition is determining if the witness is willing to be deposed. In the event a witness is unwilling to be deposed and must be compelled to do so, you...more
When taking the deposition of a witness who doesn’t speak English, the right interpreter will keep the proceedings moving at a reasonable pace. Additionally, a qualified interpreter ensures that your questions are...more
Unfortunately, not all countries permit the taking of depositions. Mainland China, though a party to the Hague Evidence Convention, is just one example. Russia is not a party to the Hague Evidence Convention and does not...more
When taking a deposition in the United States, it is fairly common for the witness to be sworn in by the court reporter, as nearly all court reporters are notaries. However, a U.S. notary’s powers do not extend beyond the...more